RubensThis biography of Peter Paul Rubens, written by German art historian Hermann Knackfuss, is considered to be the most authoritative text on the artist since its publication. |
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Page 78
... has created great master - pieces , which , from their general conception and expressive power , from their colouring and effect of light and shadow , might even be reckoned amongst his very finest productions .
... has created great master - pieces , which , from their general conception and expressive power , from their colouring and effect of light and shadow , might even be reckoned amongst his very finest productions .
Page 112
... which makes a noise in the air without producing any effect . For it is an alliance of different temperaments brought together contrary to their respective natures and powers , and directed by passion rather than by reason .
... which makes a noise in the air without producing any effect . For it is an alliance of different temperaments brought together contrary to their respective natures and powers , and directed by passion rather than by reason .
Page 114
In the rendering of her fair and delicate complexion , her transparent white ruff , her brilliant jewelry and splendid robe of gold coloured brocade ; of the massed light encircling her head ; and the pictorial effect which he was able ...
In the rendering of her fair and delicate complexion , her transparent white ruff , her brilliant jewelry and splendid robe of gold coloured brocade ; of the massed light encircling her head ; and the pictorial effect which he was able ...
Page 118
To this end Rubens was sent to London with the necessary directions , and on the 28th of April the day before the artist started on his mission Scaglia wrote to Carlisle to that effect .
To this end Rubens was sent to London with the necessary directions , and on the 28th of April the day before the artist started on his mission Scaglia wrote to Carlisle to that effect .
Page 127
Indeed they can scarcely be described as pictures , but rather as colossal sketches done in the enthusiasm of first ideas : which is perhaps the reason why they have so great an effect on the spectator .
Indeed they can scarcely be described as pictures , but rather as colossal sketches done in the enthusiasm of first ideas : which is perhaps the reason why they have so great an effect on the spectator .
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Rubens Volume 9 of Monographs on artists ... IX |
| Author | Hermann Knackfuss |
| Translated by | Luise Marie Schwaab Richter |
| Publisher | Velhagen & Klasing, 1904 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 24 Apr 2008 |
| Length | 168 pages |
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